Wilbert Wilson, 34, of Maryland, is headed to federal prison for eight years after a deal gone bad – not the one he intended, but the one with federal investigators. Wilson was sentenced to 96 months for being a felon in possession of firearms, a charge stemming from his attempt to peddle a handgun and a high-capacity drum magazine to an undercover source.
The feds say Wilson willingly handed over the loaded weapon and 20-round drum kit in exchange for $600. This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision; Wilson already had a felony conviction on his record and was a registered Megan’s Law offender – meaning he knew he was prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. The November 31, 2021 transaction was meticulously documented by the FBI’s Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force.
But Wilson wasn’t just moving guns. Court records reveal he also attempted to complete a separate deal with the same confidential source for methamphetamine. That part of the operation failed, but it paints a disturbing picture of a man actively engaged in multiple illicit activities. The attempted drug deal, while unsuccessful, further solidified the case against him and demonstrated a pattern of criminal behavior.
Federal prosecutors didn’t mince words when outlining the seriousness of the offense. “This case underscores the dangers posed by individuals illegally possessing and trafficking firearms,” a source close to the investigation stated. “Putting guns in the hands of convicted felons, especially those with prior offenses like Wilson, directly threatens public safety and fuels violence.”
The sentencing should serve as a stark warning to others considering similar illegal activities. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware are actively targeting those who profit from the illegal gun trade, and the consequences are severe. This isn’t about victimless crime; it’s about preventing firearms from reaching the wrong hands and potentially being used in violent acts.
Wilson’s case is a grim reminder that a criminal record doesn’t automatically end someone’s involvement in illegal activity. The feds are determined to disrupt these networks and hold individuals accountable, even those with extensive histories. The 96-month sentence sends a clear message: illegally dealing firearms will land you in a federal prison cell for a long time.
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